Don’t fertilize and overseed together—grass seedlings and mature grass need different care. Fertilize either before overseeding or after seedlings have matured. Proper timing and technique are key for ...

So you’re tired of looking at your patchy, stressed lawn. It never quite recovered from last year’s extreme heat and drought, and you’re green with envy of your neighbor’s verdant grass. If you’re ...

Fall is an important time for the backyard. Many bulbs are being planted in preparation for spring, while some plants are entering dormancy before the harsh winter. All areas of the garden are ...

When to fertilize your lawn depends largely on what type of grass is in your yard. The best time to fertilize any lawn is when the grass is actively growing. Most lawns benefit from being fertilized ...

State officials have a message for homeowners preparing to spruce up their lawns this spring: Read the fine print on the fertilizer bag. Under a law signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro late last year, anyone ...

Have you been struggling to get a nice, lush lawn your neighbors will notice? Never applied fertilizer to your lawn before? It isn’t as hard as you think, and April is the right time to make your ...

A wheel barrow upturned on a lawn covered in fall leaves with trees and a small shed in the background. - Kate Stock/Shutterstock While many homeowners feed their turfgrass in the spring, it isn't ...

Iowans have made it through another winter and many are looking to re-beautify their once-colorful lawns and gardens. If that's you, grab some gloves and some fertilizer and follow these tips. When ...